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(BOISE, ID. – February 24, 2009) Brown Mackie College – Boise has launched a new Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology degree program that will prepare students for a career in Veterinary Technology. The program requires 96 quarter credit hours and 1,406 contact hours.
The Veterinary Technology program is designed to equip graduates with skills for the care of animals, laboratory testing, assisting in anesthesia and surgery, and office procedures. “The program also provides knowledge and skills to prepare students for entry-level employment as part of a veterinary healthcare team, and provide ongoing care to all types of animals,” says Rick Murphree, President, Brown Mackie College – Boise.
The curriculum includes classes in small and large animal medicine, laboratory & exotic animals, anesthesia & surgical assistance, veterinary imaging, pharmacology, and veterinary lab procedures. In addition, students will take general education courses that will assist in their professional development and ability to assume leadership roles in veterinary technology.
For additional information about the Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology program, call (208) 321-8800, toll free at (888) 810-9286, or visit www.brownmackie.edu/boise.
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With 21 school locations in ten states, the Brown Mackie College system of schools (www.brownmackie.edu) is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students for entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly-changing workplace. Brown Mackie College schools offer bachelor's degree, associate’s degree, certificate, and diploma programs in health sciences, business, information technology, legal studies and design technologies.
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